If you would like to choose your own schedule of classes from Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and other academic areas, Special Studies in TEFL may be right for you. Special Studies in TEFL is a full-time three-month program of select courses to enhance your preparation and expertise in teaching English. You must enroll in a total of 15 UC San Diego Extension units, with the advice and approval of the TEFL Coordinator.

The Italian Intensive course in Florence or Milan is suitable if you wish to improve your Italian language skills for general use, your study or work. Course Objectives Linguaviva Intensive Italian courses  will help you achieve confident and effective Italian language skills for your everyday social, study and work needs. Course Content In the morning in the Italian Standard course you will develop your general Italian language skills. In the afternoon classes focus is on spoken communication through discussions, role plays, conversations. You will also be given an insight into Italian culture and lifestyle through lectures and practical language activities. In our Intensive Italian language courses in Florence or Milan we offer Common European Framework A1, A2, B1, B2, C1levels ranging from complete beginner to advanced. Each level can be completed in 4 weeks. At the end of each Italian course, you can progress to the next level after successful completion of a test. At the end of your Intensive course, you can ask for a Linguaviva certificate showing the length of the Italian course and the language level achieved.

Linguaviva One to One Italian course in Florence or Milan is a fully personalised, intensive Italian language training. It is particularly suited to professionals and executives. In our individual Italian language courses you can focus on learning specialised vocabulary and developing both oral and written skills related to your studies or profession. Course objectives Linguaviva One-to-One Italian language course will help you to quickly improve your general or specialised Italian knowledge. Course content The Italian one-to-one course includes a detailed language needs analysis which is previously sent to you and allows you to specify your needs and objectives before the course starts. Your input will help us draft a fully tailor-made Italian course of direct practical relevance for you and you will be working with two or more teachers, each with a special programme suited to your needs.

The course will help you focus on the practical aspects of Italian language and develop everyday communication skills. The Italian standard course in Florence OR Milan will  enable you to improve all four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Course objectives The aim of the Italian course is to develop your practical and communication skills. By learning and practicing Italian in fun and focused lessons you will increase your confidence in using Italian, consolidate your language knowledge and achieve greater fluency. As no translation is used in the classroom you will be making rapid progress in Italian. Course content On the first day of your Italian language course, if you are a beginner student you will immediately start with your first Italian lesson. If you have previous knowledge of Italian you will take a written and oral placement test, so that we can place you in the appropriate group for your Italian language level. We offer Common European Framework A1, A2, B1, B2, C1levels from complete beginner to advanced. Each level can be completed in 4 weeks and after successful completion of a progress test you can move up to the next level.For your Italian courses, you will use a textbook which can be purchased at school and your teacher will provide extra learning material. At the end of your Italian course, you can ask for a Linguaviva certificate showing the length of the course and the Italian language level achieved.